Minnesota AD Norwood Teague resigns

University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler has accepted the resignation of athletic director Norwood Teague following allegations of sexual harassment.

University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler has accepted the resignation of athletic director Norwood Teague following allegations of sexual harassment.

Teague to Kare 11's Jana Shortal this morning, "I had too much to drink and sent inappropriate texts. "I will be seeking help for my alcohol use...and reevaluating my life and career."

Also according to Shortal, Teague mentioned that the incident in question happened about two weeks ago. Here's what Kaler said in an email to University of Minnesota employees this morning: "Norwood's resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of sexual harassment of two non-student University employees. I will deliver additional comments at a 12:15 p.m. press conference today."
All this news comes on the heels of Big Ten Media Day where Gophers head coach Jerry Kill was very optimistic about Minnesota breaking ground on their new facilities as early as next month. With this news, it'll be interesting to see how things progress.

It's believed that Deputy athletic director Beth Goetz will be named the interim athletic director at Minnesota.

Pres. Kaler has accepted the resignation of Gopher AD Norwood Teague, effective immediately. More info to follow this afternoon.

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Teague to Kare 11's Jana Shortal this morning, \"I had too much to drink and sent inappropriate texts. \"I will be seeking help for my alcohol use...and reevaluating my life and career.\"

Also according to Shortal, Teague mentioned that the incident in question happened about two weeks ago. Here's what Kaler said in an email to University of Minnesota employees this morning: \"Norwood's resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of sexual harassment of two non-student University employees. I will deliver additional comments at a 12:15 p.m. press conference today.\" All this news comes on the heels of Big Ten Media Day where Gophers head coach Jerry Kill was very optimistic about Minnesota breaking ground on their new facilities as early as next month. With this news, it'll be interesting to see how things progress.

It's believed that Deputy athletic director Beth Goetz will be named the interim athletic director at Minnesota.

Pres. Kaler has accepted the resignation of Gopher AD Norwood Teague, effective immediately. More info to follow this afternoon.